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In
Praise of
"PERFECTION"
"As a retired
professor of history and politics, I found your presentation very educational
and fascinating. Learning how these magicians impacted such events as the
battle of El Alamein during WWII or the escape of Americans from Tehran in
1979 adds a new and intriguing dimension to our understanding of world
events."
Albert Kudsizadeh, Ph.D
Montreal, Quebec Canada
"I
thoroughly enjoyed your lecture. As a retired Naval Officer, I was
particularly intrigued by the use of camouflage in North Africa, and the
great influence of a magician in creating these deceptions of Rommel's
forces, who were not exactly amateurs at warfare. It had never occurred to me
that the deception was analogous to that used in presenting magic tricks to
an audience."
Donald J. Dudziak Ph.D., P.E.
Editor for the Americas,
Progress
in Nuclear Energy Review Journal
Professor Emeritus, NC State University
Fellow, Los Alamos National Laboratory
"Harry
Maurer's talk about magicians and espionage was extremely entertaining and
definitely informative. I am old enough (barely) to remember the North
African Campaign during WWII but I did not know anything about how a magician
helped change the outcome of it! And that was only one part of his talk. The
rest was equally interesting. Don't miss it. You will be surprised at how
much you will learn!"
Aileen Drosendahl
Glenshaw,
Pennsylvania, USA
"When
I first heard that our Country Club was presenting a lecture on how magicians
affected our country and our life, I was skeptical that anyone would be
interested in such an esoteric subject. I was wrong! About 200
members showed up and were treated to an informative lecture about a magician
who stopped an uprising, how an English magician used magic camouflage to
confuse the Nazis, and how a magician wrote a manual for the CIA on
secret ways to deceive the enemy. This was all unusual but
fascinating info presented in a very entertaining way. It was an
unusual, but very enjoyable and entertaining lecture."
Warren J. Kaps
Boca Raton, FL
"Harry
Maurer’s presentation was delightful. Much of the information presented was
historical in nature, which can be dry and boring, but nothing could be
further from the truth in this case. Harry’s perspective on the events and
use of humor kept our attention and entertained us throughout the entire
speech. He was very informative and I would be interested in hearing much
more from him."
Peggy
Martin
Houston, TX
"My
college students were captivated! Need I say more?
Michelle
DeWalt
Lone Star College Cy-Fair
Michelle.L.Dewalt@lonestar.edu
"Seeing
your lecture was very enlightening. I was surprised to learn that magic and
deception was used in past political situations and wars! What else are our
governments up to?!"
Jerry Cerny
Edmonton,
Alberta, (Canada)
"The
"Perfection of Deception," is the best demonstration of how magic has
affected history.
Learning
about magicians consulting with law enforcement around the world and being
asked to spy for the United States and England surprised everyone. When Harry
Maurer talked about a magician who worked for the CIA in the 50's and wrote
manuals on deception techniques, we were all taking notes! The most
intriguing part of Harry's seminar was learning about a magician assisting
the British Army in 1944 by creating illusions and camouflaging tanks and
ships. Harry Maurer's seminar, filled with humor, photos and documents, was
more than enlightening -- it was fascinating!"
Bob Love
Houston,
Texas
“I
was not too sure I wanted to attend a lecture at FAU to see a magician.
I am more than pleased to say that I was entertained in more than a few
ways. The session was comical. Loved it. Just right.
Historical. More than loved that. It was interesting and factual
as I remember seeing some of that prior to see Harry and mysterious in
his magic. The whole time was more than just entertaining. I will
say that the time just flew by. I would travel to see this program
again and again.”
Sal
C. Riggi
West Palm Beach, FL
salriggi@optonline.net
"Your
lecture was fantastic! I had never appreciated the important role played by
your predecessors in significant world events such as the Second World War…
"
Bill Sheridan
California
"It
was most enjoyable to have a lecture presented by an entertainer. Harry
Maurer is articulate and the presentation was accented by comedy, and, of
course, had the insight on a magician and illusionist. The subject was well
researched with many historical photographs and images. Very well done and
entertaining."
Robert Fox
Sunny
Isles Beach, Florida
"We
thoroughly enjoyed your lecture on the Perfection of Deception. It was
fascinating to learn about how well known magicians are employed today by
governments in many countries working with their intelligence agencies
including the CIA, FBI and MI-5. It was also a learning experience to find
out that magicians actually affected the outcome of many battles against the
Germans during WW2. We would highly recommend your lecture to anyone. This
lecture is educational and exciting!"
Steve and Michele
Dresher,
Pennsylvania
"I
must say that Harry Maurer's lecture has just the right mix of interesting
and informative information interspersed with wonderful Illusions and
Magic. Totally captivating!”
Marty
Sherman
Blue Bell, PA
"My
wife and I saw Harry's lecture and found it to be fascinating. We could have
easily listened to another hour."
Tom Little
Lexington,
KY
"I
was surprised to learn how misdirection and illusion played such a large roll
in the strategy of the Allies helping to save cities and creating tactical
advantages. . .makes me wonder how the military uses these strategies even
today..."
Eric Hartog
Cleveland,
OH
"A
fascinating account from alchemy to the CIA. The description of the use of
deception in World War II North African campaign was fantastic. With the
added comedy, it made for an exceptional hour!"
Jim Henderson
Palm
City, FL
“Recently
saw Harry Maurer and was impressed not only with his incredible acts of magic
but with his presentation format incorporating how magic had an influence on
historical events. In addition, his quick one-liners interspersed
throughout his presentation are worth the price of admission.”
Harry
Winkler
West Palm Beach, FL
"Harry
is a gifted magician and his obvious interest in the how magic has affected
historical events is very apparent in his presentation. I knew some things
about how deception played a role in WWII but his elaboration about the role
of deception in the El Alamein battle in North Africa was quite fascinating.
I recommend his lecture to all who have an interest in history and
magic."
Bill Kelley
"When
I think back about the total of what Harry delivered, I am amazed. There were
so many details Harry's research produced that I had not known about.
One favorite story Harry relates was how the English magician Jasper
Maskelyne used camouflage and magician's methods of deception in North
Africa to fool German Field Marshall Rommel, known as "The Desert Fox"
in the Battle of El Alemein. It was a pivotal battle in World War II,
and it was a magician who helped the Allied Forces win it by "out foxing" the
Desert Fox.
So
many of Harry's revelations brought surprise and laughter at the cleverness
of the magician's methods. His lecture was a most entertaining and
refreshing learning experience. I highly recommend it."
Walter
Blaney
Kingwood, TX
walter@walterblaney.com
"The
presentation was not only very entertaining but also educational; it was
worth the 85 mile drive to attend."
Bernhard
Ehlers
TX
baehlers@yahoo.com
"Harry
Maurer is a highly skilled magician with a very active sense of humor that
makes for first class entertainment, but his well-researched presentation on
the history of deception and the role it has played in affecting world events
is truly inspirational. I sat riveted to Harry's presentation. I had never
considered the possibility deception has been such a key resource in the
history of mankind. Harry has thoroughly researched this subject, is very
well prepared with a quality power point visual; and delivers a
spell-bounding presentation that is entertaining and highly
educational."
Harvey L. Fishero, LFACHE
Retired
Hospital CEO
Plano, TX
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